EAD (and/or AP) Renewal

[qesehmk]

Thanks. That is good to know. I was only talking about one AP which is pending. So as ChampU said above - can one do AP related biometric and then leave while AP is pending?

Check this link from USCIS

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedoc...ILA_2Apr08.pdf

IN page 16 it makes clear that you can travel on AP that is valid, even if your new AP is pending adjudication

"USCIS: (a) If a foreign national (i) already possesses a valid, unexpired advance parole, (ii) applies for a new advance parole while he/she is present in the U.S., and (iii) then departs the U.S., the foreign national must return to the U.S. during the validity period of the current advance parole already in his or her possession. If the foreign national returns timely, abandonment of the pending advance parole application would not occur. However, the foreign national may not remain abroad after the initial advance parole expires and then seek to re-enter at a later time using the subsequent advance parole that was pending adjudication at the time the person
departed the U.S."

[ChampU]

Thanks. That is good to know. I was only talking about one AP which is pending. So as ChampU said above - can one do AP related biometric and then leave while AP is pending?

Yes. My attorney confirmed this. If you return, while your current AP is valid and the renewal is pending, it is a routine re-entry on AP. If the AP is about to expire in a few weeks/months, the officer at POE may ask you to show the Renewal Receipt notice (which according to my attorney is extremely rare).

If your existing AP is expiring while you are outside the country, you have to specify the Consular Post location abroad, where you want the new AP to be sent to, in your I-131 renewal application. USCIS will inform you when the AP is available at the Consulate/Embassy and you can pick it up from there and use it for re-entry.

Folks who have received their EAD/AP renewals : Could you please share the details about the duration of the process?

[druvraj]

Could somebody detail out the EAD/AP renewal process step by step. Question like is there a filing fee and can one e-file if possible can be answered. Thanks

[gkjppp]

Guys need urgent help. My EAD/AP expires on apr 19/2013. i am travelling to India 1st week of Jan and returning on Jan 28th. before leaving to India, applying for EAD/AP. I dont have H1 backup, i need my EAD to be renewed before 4/19. ( I can apply only after Dec 19th , 120 days rule).

is biometrics must for EAD/AP?Or Biometrics only required for AP?

I might not need my AP immediately, i need EAD though. Shall goahead and file only EAD renewal and apply for AP renewal once i am back?

pls suggest.

[GCKnowHow]

There is a filing fee only for e-filing. For paper filing its free.

[ChampU]

Courtesy trackitt:

When should you apply: Approximately 125 days prior to the expiration of the current EAD, send your application through mail. THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO EXPEDITE THE RENEWAL PROCESS according to my lawyer.

Sfan,

Any idea about the time it takes to get the renewal?

[pdmay2008]

I applied for EAD renewal and got the new combo card with incorrect validity. It has validity start date as 12/13/13 instead of 02/13/13. My old card is expiring on 02/12/13.

I need information on how to get a replacement card. I don't want to pay the fee for this as it is their mistake. Also in EAD instructions it is mentioned to send the replacement application to the service center that approved the case, not to the regular filing address. Please let me know what is the filing address for replaement card if it is approved by Texas service center.

[qesehmk]

pdmay - a simple google found me this for TEXAS SERVICE CENTER

I think but not sure that the last one is the texas service center.

I applied for EAD renewal and got the new combo card with incorrect validity. It has validity start date as 12/13/13 instead of 02/13/13. My old card is expiring on 02/12/13.

I need information on how to get a replacement card. I don't want to pay the fee for this as it is their mistake. Also in EAD instructions it is mentioned to send the replacement application to the service center that approved the case, not to the regular filing address. Please let me know what is the filing address for replaement card if it is approved by Texas service center.

[ontheedge]

Sfan,

Any idea about the time it takes to get the renewal?

Champ, I filed for our EAD/AP renewals on 10/30/12 (almost 120 days before expiration) and got the approvals in exactly 17 calendar days!! Apparently, the renewals are being processed pretty fast.

UPDATE - Just wanted to add that the validity of the renewed EAD/AP is 2 years, whereas the original was 1 year.

[pdmay2008]

pdmay - a simple google found me this for TEXAS SERVICE CENTER

I think but not sure that the last one is the texas service center.

It is giving general list of addresses. It does not give any address for replacement EAD card. Any one has experience with applying for replacement EAD. Please reply.

[GCKnowHow]

Champ, I filed for our EAD/AP renewals on 10/30/12 (almost 120 days before expiration) and got the approvals in exactly 17 calendar days!! Apparently, the renewals are being processed pretty fast.

UPDATE - Just wanted to add that the validity of the renewed EAD/AP is 2 years, whereas the original was 1 year.

Cool.... but mine reached them on Nov 13th and no approval yet. Wish to get it before first week of Jan so that i can renew my DL. Else I'm not sure what will happen to my DL.

[ChampU]

Champ, I filed for our EAD/AP renewals on 10/30/12 (almost 120 days before expiration) and got the approvals in exactly 17 calendar days!! Apparently, the renewals are being processed pretty fast.

UPDATE - Just wanted to add that the validity of the renewed EAD/AP is 2 years, whereas the original was 1 year.

That is awesome.. I recall from a personal experience last year that TSC was a tad quicker than NSC, in issuing EAD/APs and Biometrics Notices.. My employer said with NSC, the average is around 45 days for renewals and I should be expecting renewals by the end of this week or mid-next week. I'll let you guys know, once I receive mine.. Ya'll do the same..

[vizcard]

EAD/AP renewal took just over 3 weeks for me. Applied somewhere around 7th or 8th of Nov and got the approval emails yesterday. So super quick if you account for the Thanksgiving holiday.

I also got my H1B renewed which took about 3 months. Don't ask me why i got the H1B renewed. The company wanted it done and I wasn't going to complain if they were footing the bill.

[suninphx]

Does any one know what's attorney fee for filing EAD/AP renewal?

[dec2007]

EAD/AP renewal took just over 3 weeks for me. Applied somewhere around 7th or 8th of Nov and got the approval emails yesterday. So super quick if you account for the Thanksgiving holiday.

I also got my H1B renewed which took about 3 months. Don't ask me why i got the H1B renewed. The company wanted it done and I wasn't going to complain if they were footing the bill.

congratulations vizcard,,,,

Do they call us for finger printing again ? or we get renewals directly. thanks

[username]

Guys,

I had started using my EAD from Oct/2012. So technically I am no more on H1B status. My lawyer suggested/recommended me not to file AC21, so we haven't file AC21.

I am renewing my and my wife EAD & AP this week. What shall I say on i-765 form our current immigration status (Q.15 Current Immigration Status (Visitor, Student, etc.))?

Thanks in advance!!

[qesehmk]

Your status is AOS pending.

If you do not file AC21 then check with your lawyer whether your PD from EB3 can still be transported to EB2. Good luck!

Guys,

I had started using my EAD from Oct/2012. So technically I am no more on H1B status. My lawyer suggested/recommended me not to file AC21, so we haven't file AC21.

I am renewing my and my wife EAD & AP this week. What shall I say on i-765 form our current immigration status (Q.15 Current Immigration Status (Visitor, Student, etc.))?

Thanks in advance!!

[username]

Thanks Q for the reply.

My EB3 PD got ported and USCIS had issued me new I140 with EB2 category and EB3 PD date.

Your status is AOS pending.

If you do not file AC21 then check with your lawyer whether your PD from EB3 can still be transported to EB2. Good luck!

[Sirisha]

Hi,
My EAD/AP is going to expire on feb10th 2013, so, I applied fot the renewal on October 24th through my attorney and we got it approved and got our cards on 28th Nov.

My worry is that we do not have finger prints on our new EAD/AP card. Is that ok?

Thanks,

[vizcard]

congratulations vizcard,,,,

Do they call us for finger printing again ? or we get renewals directly. thanks

No fingerprinting.

Fingerprinting was needed for AOS (485) not for EAD.

[GCKnowHow]

Cool.... but mine reached them on Nov 13th and no approval yet. Wish to get it before first week of Jan so that i can renew my DL. Else I'm not sure what will happen to my DL.

Its a month now. No updates still in Initial review. Hope to get it before my dl expires in mid jan.

[bvsamrat]

No fingerprinting.

Fingerprinting was needed for AOS (485) not for EAD.

what is the validity duration for FP.

Once it is over, if we have to get again only when the PD is current? or is it automatic call for FP once the time limit is passed?

[gc0907]

I doubt if FP expires. I think it will be on case-to-case basis. I had a friend who had to go for FP 2-3 times. I think he had job change/AC21 etc.
Just my thoughts. No direct experience...

what is the validity duration for FP.

Once it is over, if we have to get again only when the PD is current? or is it automatic call for FP once the time limit is passed?

[vizcard]

there's no expiration on FP..its not like your fingers change

[GCKnowHow]

Its wierd. I see my EAD and AP renewal are in Initial decision, my wifes EAD in card production and AP in Post decision. Should I call them??